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Objective:To determine the larvicidal efficacy of different solvent leaf extract ofFicus benghalensis (F. benghalensis) against Culex tritaeniorhynchus (Cx. tritaeniorhynchus)and Anopheles subpictus (An. subpictus).Methods: Twenty five early third instar larvae ofCx. tritaeniorhynchusandAn. subpictus were exposed to various concentrations and were assayed in the laboratory by using the protocol ofWHO 2005. The larval mortality was observed after24 h of treatment.Results: Among three solvent extracts tested the maximum efficacy was observed in the methanol extract. TheLC50 andLC90 values ofF. benghalensis against early third instar of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus andAn. subpictus were100.88, 159.76 ppm and56.66, 85.84 ppm, respectively. No mortality was observed in controls. Thechi-square values were significant atP<0.05 level. Conclusions: From the results it can be concluded the crude extract ofF. benghalensis was an excellent potential for controllingCx. tritaeniorhynchusandAn. subpictus mosquito larvae.